The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada recently announced the recipients of its 2023 Canadian Green Car and Green Utility of the Year Awards — with Hyundai claiming both categories.
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 was named AJAC 2023 Canadian Green Car of the Year, while the Hyundai Ioniq 5 won AJAC 2023 Canadian Green Utility Vehicle of the Year. In its news release, AJAC said this is the first time one automaker has claimed both Green Car Awards.
To win, voters must consider a different set of qualities for the Canadian Green Car and Utility Awards when compared to the more traditional Canadian Car and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards.
“Here, voting journalists look at fuel economy, range, and efficiency, as well as value, consumer appeal, and sales potential as well as the usual qualities of being a great vehicle for Canadian drivers,” said AJAC. “Jurors also consider the ‘green-ness’ of the entire vehicle’s production cycle, with sustainability efforts throughout the supply chain coming into play.”
The level of green technologies that the vehicle uses to enhance the driver experience – other rather, how the vehicle maximizes those technologies, is also taken into consideration. Vehicles are selected as category winners by AJAC voting journalists; the association has around 50 voting members.
The announcement of the awards coincided with the kick-off of the AJAC EcoRun.
